Do you get the afp test at 3 or 4 months?

Question

I know all about it cause this is my second child but i dont remember what month it is done? im only 3 months and when i went to my first dr appt yester my doctor didnt mention it should i be concern? i know its supposed to be done by a certain month.

Answer 1

The level of AFP in the blood is often used in a maternal serum triple or quadruple screening test. Usually done between 16 and 18 weeks, sometimes around 20-24 weeks depending on the dr

Answer 2

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Answer 3

This is a plasma protein normally produced by the fetus' liver. AFP eventually finds its way into the mother's blood and the amniotic fluid. When too much or too little AFP enters the mother's blood stream it can be a sign of fetal problems, such as birth defects. High AFP levels in the mother's blood indicates an increased risk of fetal spina bifida, anencephaly, or other malformations. Low AFP levels are associated with an increased risk of Down Syndrome (trisomy 21) and other chromosomal problems. AFP testing is offered to almost all pregnant women in the U.S., ideally between 16 and 18 weeks gestation. Measuring the AFP level is not sufficiently accurate in screening for Downs- AFP testing should be combined with other tests. Don't assume your child has Down syndrome or spina bifida just because you had an abnormal AFP test result. The AFP test assesses risk, it does not diagnose disease. Unfortunately, many abnormal test results are falsely abnormal and do not reflect a problem with the fetus or mother. If the AFP test is abnormal, additional testing should be performed.

Answer 4

I just got mine monday and I am at 15 1/2 weeks :-)

Answer 5

i dont know never heard of it.... and i have 2 kids